23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Whispering Dunes

Sea oats rise from a quiet dune on a cool winter morning in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The gentle waves and muted sky emphasize the stillness and simplicity of the coastal landscape.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R6m2
Copyright: © Larry Martineau